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The Destiny Architecture® Podcast is Back with a New Episode to Kick Off 2024: Master Mindset with Author Terry Tucker!

Host: Heather Larson 

I'll preface this by saying I recorded it in March of 2023...then sat it on for a good 9 months as I focused on the weekly guided meditation podcast. 

I'm happy to bring back the Destiny Architecture® Podcast after a long hiatus since June 2022—and since renaming it. (It was formerly the Fearless 5). New episodes will drop on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts! 

Terry Tucker is a former Division One college basketball player who overcame three knee surgeries in high school to achieve his dream of playing at the highest level. Despite the challenges, Tucker had the opportunity to play against legendary players such as Michael Jordan and teams like North Carolina State. His journey is a testament to perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. 

Welcome to Destiny Architecture®, where we explore stories and insights that inspire personal growth and resilience. 

In this episode, I share my journey of healing a ligament injury and defying medical prognoses, while also delving into the power of mindset in the face of physical and emotional challenges. 

Joined by guest Terry Tucker, a former hostage negotiator and athlete, we unpack the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and embracing discomfort in healing and personal growth. From defying medical odds to finding inner strength during health crises, we explore the transformative impact of controlling the mind and facing pain with resilience. 

Join us for a powerful conversation that will shift your perspective on overcoming challenges and creating an extraordinary life.

Timestamped overview

00:00 Initial NCAA basketball experience shapes mindset and foundation.

05:56 Mindset is 4 times more important than physical.

08:36 Overcame injury with determination and willpower.

12:20 Balancing family needs and self-care through yoga.

13:36 Maintaining a positive and productive mindset is crucial.

18:43 Intense guilt and remorse can lead to addiction.

20:15 Avoiding discomfort leads to indulgence and distraction.

23:26 Afraid of needles since childhood

27:57 Neighbors and friends provided essential support.

32:48 Friend with severe long COVID shows resilience.

34:50 Podcast host finds fulfillment in creative work.

37:17 Appreciative thanks for the insightful conversation, Terry.

"Embrace the pain and the difficulty that we all experience in life, and use that pain and difficulty to make you a stronger and more resilient individual." — Terry Tucker

"Winners think about what they want to happen. Losers think about what they don't want to happen." — Terry Tucker

"You need to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional."— Terry Tucker

Responsible AI statement: These show notes were written in part with Cast Magic AI.

Read more at https://www.destinyarchitecture.net/

Welcome back to another episode of the Destiny Architecture® podcast.

In today's episode, we delve into the art of doing an end-of-year reflection. I share insights on the significance of self-reflection, especially at the end of the year, and how it ties into personal goals.

From journaling to setting goals to incorporating practices such as yoga, Reiki, and meditation, we explore various ways to chart progress and evaluate the past year.

Join me, Heather Larson, as I help you navigate the introspective journey to enhance self-awareness and well-being.

(If you're interested in the Self Journal, use the code "HEATLAR" for 15% off).

00:00 I work with Chakras, Reiki, yoga, meditation.

03:48 Tracking progress, reflection, and introspection tips.

06:25 Evaluate life areas and find balance priorities.

09:31 Improve habits through meditation, yoga, nutrition, exercise.

12:47 Yoga teacher records practices for online access.

16:50 Destiny Architecture offers meditation, yoga, coaching, and more.

Timestamped overview

Welcome back to another episode of the Destiny Architecture® podcast.

In today's episode, we delve into the art of doing an end-of-year reflection. I share insights on the significance of self-reflection, especially at the end of the year, and how it ties into personal goals.

From journaling to setting goals to incorporating practices such as yoga, Reiki, and meditation, we explore various ways to chart progress and evaluate the past year.

Join me, Heather Larson, as I help you navigate the introspective journey to enhance self-awareness and well-being.

(If you're interested in the Self Journal, use the code "HEATLAR" for 15% off).

00:00 I work with Chakras, Reiki, yoga, meditation.

03:48 Tracking progress, reflection, and introspection tips.

06:25 Evaluate life areas and find balance priorities.

09:31 Improve habits through meditation, yoga, nutrition, exercise.

12:47 Yoga teacher records practices for online access.

16:50 Destiny Architecture offers meditation, yoga, coaching, and more.

Timestamped overview

Manifesting Peace: A New Moon Meditation for Mercury Retrograde Season
Welcome to "Destiny Architecture®," the podcast that guides you through navigating the energies of the universe to manifest your dreams and goals.

In today's episode titled "New Moon in Mercury Retrograde," we go through a meditation about setting intentions during the challenging and transformative period of Mercury Retrograde.

I'll give you tips on how to focus on our desires, nurture ourselves, and make the most of this time to reconnect, review, and rejuvenate. So, grab your headphones and get ready to embrace the energy of the New Moon and Mercury Retrograde as we tune in to this special episode.

(This is a FREE episode! Please consider subscribing).

03:33 Repeating lessons, setting intentions during the retrograde period.

07:00 Close eyes, breathe, set peace intention, accomplish.

13:16 Set intention, stay calm, breathe, experience peace.

16:46 Connect with loved ones; set intentions. Enjoy.

20:49 Simplify tasks, and focus on intentions for new moon.

Timestamped overview:

Guided Meditation: Enhance Communication during Mercury Retrograde with Mindful Practices
Welcome to another episode of Destiny Architecture® Guided Meditations, where we explore tools and techniques to align with our destiny.

In this guided meditation, I'll help you focus on improving communication during Mercury retrograde. As we delve into the challenges that come with this astrological event, I'll lead you through intentional breathing and visualization exercises to help you navigate and respond to difficult communications with kindness and authenticity.

Join me as I explore how to harness the power of mindfulness to enhance our communication skills during Mercury retrograde and beyond.

00:00 Consciously set intentions to keep peace.

03:42 Recognizing upset, breathing, and intentional response practice.

09:03 Embrace kindness and truth when stressed.

11:08 Intend to be kind and mindful always.

Timestamped overview:

As a yoga teacher with scoliosis, this is my go-to morning warmup!
Join me as I guide you through a quick and easy yoga warm-up routine.

I share my experience with scoliosis, a spine curvature that affects my daily life. These simple exercises help me start the day feeling more energized and flexible.

From gentle movements on the yoga mat to centering breaths and poses like cat-cow, downward dog, and child's pose, I'll give you a practical approach to warming up the body and finding grounding in the morning.

So, grab your mat, take a few centering breaths, and join me for this rejuvenating yoga warm-up session.

As a yoga teacher with scoliosis, this is my go-to morning warmup!
Join me as I guide you through a quick and easy yoga warm-up routine.

I share my experience with scoliosis, a spine curvature that affects my daily life. These simple exercises help me start the day feeling more energized and flexible.

From gentle movements on the yoga mat to centering breaths and poses like cat-cow, downward dog, and child's pose, I'll give you a practical approach to warming up the body and finding grounding in the morning.

So, grab your mat, take a few centering breaths, and join me for this rejuvenating yoga warm-up session.

In this episode of Destiny Architecture®, join me as I share reflections on this Small Business Saturday about going through a rough season.

I talk about my small business, (which allows me to offer Reiki sessions and coaching), as well as my personal journey of sobriety and transformation through spirituality and personal development.

I open up about the challenges I'm currently facing, including the impending loss of a family member, and how I'm navigating through it all with resilience and a sense of service.

I hope this inspires you as I offer hope and encouragement to those going through tough times this holiday season and remind you that we are never alone on this journey of life.

⏰ Time Stamps:

02:01 Rent, service, family, uncertainty, death, tough times.

05:16 Reiki helped family member before passing.

06:38 Comfort, clarity, family, death, pain, self-care

11:55 Choose love, make better choices, and stay inspired.

13:59 Don't wait, just do it now.

🚨 Spoiler Alert: This is a vulnerable one!

I open up about the challenges I'm currently facing, including the impending loss of a family member, and how I'm navigating through it all with resilience and a sense of service.

I hope this inspires you as I offer hope and encouragement to those going through tough times this holiday season and remind you that we are never alone on this journey of life.

⏰ Time Stamps:

02:01 Rent, service, family, uncertainty, death, tough times.

05:16 Reiki helped family member before passing.

06:38 Comfort, clarity, family, death, pain, self-care

11:55 Choose love, make better choices, and stay inspired.

13:59 Don't wait, just do it now.

Releasing Negativity and Embracing Discipline: The Fires of Change Meditation

Welcome to another episode of the Destiny Architecture™ Guided Meditations, where we explore the transformative power of meditation. 

In this episode, titled "Fires of Change Meditation," we delve into the concept of tapas and the fiery energy of transformation. 

We embark on a journey of self-discovery, focusing on what needs to be burned away and replaced with discipline, focus, and determination. As we immerse ourselves in this guided meditation, we will explore the possibility of something better emerging from the flames. So find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, and let the fires of change ignite a new path in your life. 

Get ready to uncover your true potential in this powerful meditation experience. 

Time Stamps: 

[00:02:06] Leave space to reflect and make changes.

[00:05:56] Being open, notice tense body, breathe, relax.

[00:06:59] Letting blue flame burn, exhaling tension.

[00:10:41] Timing is crucial, no need to rush.

*The Destiny Architecture™ Guided Meditation is a weekly ad-free podcast supported by subscribers and hosted by meditation teacher Heather Larson.

Welcome back to Destiny Architecture™, the podcast dedicated to exploring the depths of consciousness and unlocking our true potential through the power of meditation. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey as we navigate through the seven energetic centers of the body. From the grounding root chakra, to the expansive crown chakra, we will explore their meanings, affirmations, and how to bring balance to these powerful energy centers.

The session ends with a brief shot of Reiki by proxy. 

Time Stamps: 

[00:00:49] Chakra basics: root chakra, red color, flexibility.

[00:05:53] Solar plexus chakra: yellow gem, personal power.

[00:07:59] The green heart: body and spirit unity.

[00:14:12] Beautiful violet, indigo color for crown chakra.

[00:15:23] Miracles, peace, transcendence through the crown chakra.

Unlocking Your Chakras: A Guided Journey to Balance and Empowerment

Finding Inner Peace: Clearing Your Mind for a Refreshing Weekend

By Heather Larson 

Welcome back to Destiny Architecture™, the weekly guided meditation podcast that explores the power within you to create the life you envision—using meditation as a tool to get you there. Whether you're seeking peace, clarity, or simply a way to let go of attachments, this episode is for you.

We live in a society that loves to label things as good or bad, creating attachment and limiting our perspective. But what if we could embrace the concept of things just being, without judgment? By letting go of attachments to outcomes or judgments, we create space for new opportunities to enter our lives.

Today, we focus on clearing our minds for the moment or the weekend ahead. We encourage you to leave behind any thoughts or emotions from the week, whether positive or negative and step into a space of calm and tranquility. 

Explore the power of focusing on the breath, the gateway to finding peace in body, mind, and spirit. 

As we dive into this meditation practice, we'll discover that clearing the mind can lead to feelings of gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose.

Join us as we embrace the present moment, letting go of the past and future, and tuning into the sensation of our breath going in and out of a specific space. We'll explore the power behind the phrases "I am" and "enough," as we repeat them with each inhale and exhale, reminding ourselves that we are complete just as we are.

So whether you're a seasoned meditator or new to the practice, this episode is your invitation to turn inward, embrace the power of your breath, and clear your mind. Let's embark on this journey together, discovering the transformative potential that lies within each of us.

Remember, YOU are the architect of your own destiny.

Time Stamps: 

[00:02:18] Find peace by focusing on your breath.

[00:04:36] Ignore thoughts, find peace, embrace coexistence, and gratitude.

[00:08:18] Focus on breath, you are enough.

Breathing Life into Your New Chapter: A Meditation for Starting Anew

By Meditation Teacher Heather Larson 

As you may know, I’m a Reiki Master, so I’m all about energy—and setting the right intentions with the right energy when taking steps forward. This guided audio meditation will help you release the old and call in the new as you set your intention for a fresh beginning. 

Today, you’ll dive into deep relaxation and renewal as we explore the power of this guided meditation for a new beginning. You’ll focus on techniques to release tension, rejuvenate the body, and tap into your inner wisdom. 

This is a journey of deep introspection, setting intentions, and embracing a fresh start. Join me as you learn to slow down, savor each breath, and unlock your immense power within. Get ready to breathe in new energy, embrace the guidance of your higher self, and begin a new chapter energetically. 

Timestamps:

[00:00:06] Guided meditation as I encourage a fresh start.

[00:06:43] Bathing in light, releasing old beliefs.

[00:08:24] Tap into higher self, breathe in guidance. 

There's Always a Barking Dog: A Quick, Guided Meditation to Help You Navigate Distractions As You Meditate 

Navigating Distractions is a master class in meditation. In fact, it's the entire point!

This week's guided meditation is FREE, BTW. No reason.

It could easily be called:

• How To Handle Noisy Neighbors While Trying To Meditate

• "Barking Dog" and Other Meditation Challenges

• The Power of Being Present During a Storm

• Lessons on Overcoming Triggers in Meditation

• Heather Larson: The Destiny Architect of Your Thoughts (Ok, the AI came up with that one 🤣 but it's SO on brand!)

• Stop Spiraling with Simple Meditation Techniques

• A Destiny Architect's Guide to Quieting Your Mind

That last one is my favorite because that's why I'm here. YOU are the architect of your own destiny and YOU are also the one and only human who can quiet your mind. It's up to you. I'm just the coach/Reiki Master/meditation teacher who's here to help you facilitate this commitment to yourself. 

This week...helicopters, fireworks storms, barking dogs, a jackhammer, a repair guy...the distractions were many. 

I can't go live in Walden for God's sake...

Meditating is hard; recording meditations is harder. 

"So," I thought to myself, "Let me go see what I have recorded on that hard drive." 

THIS. I had a meditation about how to deal with the always-barking dog. 🐩 Which is funny and ironic. It's also proof that we're never done learning what meditation has to teach us. (And some of us seem to find the same lesson over and over). 

🪷 In this episode of Destiny Architecture Guided Meditations, we explore the challenges of meditating with distractions and external noises like a barking dog. 

Focus on your breath and surroundings for about a minute and a half and then let go of the need to react or label noises with negative or positive judgments. 

Listen as I open up about my own struggles with external noises during recording sessions and how I cope with this challenge. 

🕉️ Timestamped overview:

[00:02:17] Disturbances trigger our worst-case scenario thoughts.

[00:05:10] Summary: Choose response over reaction in meditation practice.

[00:06:23] 10-min meditation w/ weekly tips, $5/month.

🤓 Questions & answers

1. What is the "barking dog" metaphor in meditation?

Answer: The "barking dog" can be a literal or metaphorical trigger that disrupts one's focus during meditation.

2. How can external noises affect a meditation practice?

Answer: The sound of external noises such as a malfunctioning refrigerator can lead to "awfulizing," where one starts to imagine worst-case scenarios.

3. How can becoming aware of triggers improve meditation practice?

Answer: Becoming aware of one's triggers can help improve meditation practice by allowing the meditator to choose a conscious response instead of automatically reacting to the trigger.

4. How has meditation helped Heather handle external noises and negative thoughts?

Answer: Meditation has helped Heather to stop spiraling into negative thoughts and stay more present in the moment.

5. What is offered in the weekly meditation subscription service?

Answer: The weekly meditation subscription service includes 10-minute meditations that also provide a little bit of learning about meditation each week. The cost of the service is $5 per month.

6. How does Heather reflect on the distractions and noises during meditation?

Answer: Heather reflects on the idea that there will always be distracting noises during meditation, including one's own thoughts.

7. What does the phrase "destiny architecture" refer to?

Answer: The phrase "destiny architecture" refers to the idea that one can design and build their own destiny and purpose in life.

10. What is Heather Larson's profession and current training?

Answer: Heather Larson is the founder of Destiny Architecture, a certified life coach, a Reiki Master, and a meditation teacher who is currently in yoga teacher training.

A Meditation to Help You Release The Week’s Troubles (Meditation #5)

This meditation will help you release any troubles or difficulties of the week as you step into the here and now. You’ll ground into the present as you release any negativity without becoming caught up in it through rumination or negative thinking cycles. You’ll become more aware of this type of thinking (if it’s present) so that you can choose better thoughts. You’ll use a tool from Reiki in order to decrease the discomfort caused by (over)thinking about problems.

Heather Larson is your meditation teacher recording these guided 10-minute meditations weekly. This meditation is actually ~15 minutes long and features soothing music as well as Heather’s singing bowl.

With the Destiny Architecture guided meditations by Heather Larson, the goal is to relax you while also giving you a mild amount of “how to” meditation instruction so that you have the tools to build your own practice if you so choose. However, it’s enough to merely listen to these meditations each week. Each meditation gets you started meditating right away.

Heather releases them on Fridays so that you have a healthy, substance-free way to kick off the weekend because “It’s 5:00 somewhere—time for self-care.” Enjoy the peace.

The Destiny Architecture podcast is back! 

Here's a quick meditation any busy person can take a few minutes and do. 

Also, an announcement! 

The ultimate weekend self-care companion—a 10-minute guided meditation—will come out on Fridays for podcast subscribers only! 

Now that I've completed my meditation teacher training and am certified, I created this yoga nidra practice for my Destiny Architecture newsletter subscribers. It's time to share it here now that they've gotten a listen. 

I'm not adding this is a "season" or "episode" number. Consider this a bonus edition of the Destiny Architecture podcast! 

Learn more about meditaiton: https://destinyarchitecture.com/meditation

The Destiny Architecture Podcast with Ken Moskowitz: TikTok Secrets From VaynerMedia!

My friend Ken "Spanky" Moskowitz spent some time recently at VaynerMedia in NYC. ✨ THEE ✨ VAYNER MEDIA! As in Gary V! Gary Vaynerchuk's company!

Turns out, the folks at VaynerMedia know a ✨LOT✨ about TikTok since they do —get this— TikTok's ads!

Ken gives us the inside track on what he learned about how to succeed on TikTok from the very agency that has the BEST insights on TikTok—because it's the agency of record.

🤔 Do followers matter on TikTok?

🤔How should you do TikTok if you're an e-commerce business? What about a service business?

🤔 How many TikTok followers do you need to go live?

🤔 What hashtags should you be using on TikTok? #TikTokHashtagStrategy secrets unlocked! 🔐

🤔 How many times a day do you really need to post on TikTok?

🤔 How can a creator start out on TikTok making content?

🤔 What if I'm "too old" to make content on TikTok?

🤔 What if I'm afraid to "show up" on video for TikTok?

🤔 What kind of TikTok account should I create? Personal? Creator? Or should I make a business account? And WHY?

🤔 Does being in TikTok's Creator Marketplace drop my view count?

🤔 What is Gary V REALLY like?

🤔 What makes VaynerMedia so successful?

🤔 How did Ken get on a first-name basis with Gary V anyway?

Follow Ken on socials (Especially TikTok for his Cartman impersonation!) @SpankyMoskowitz: https://www.tiktok.com/@spankymoskowitz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

The Cartman video: https://www.tiktok.com/@spankymoskowitz/video/7099100433175760174?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7087239581913761326

Heather's cats on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roaring20sbengals?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Heather's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@destinyarchitect?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Ken's agency, Ad Zombies: https://www.adzombies.com

VaynerMedia: https://vaynermedia.com

Get more personal development and content creation guidance anytime: https://www.destinyarchitecture.net

and at: https://destinyarchitecture.com

Thanks for watching TikTok Lessons Ken Moskowitz Learned at VaynerMedia!

The Destiny Architecture Podcast *used to be* the "Fearless 5 Podcast" and you can learn more about it at: https://www.destinyarchitecture.net/fearless-5-podcast/

The Destiny Architecture Podcast with Ken Moskowitz: TikTok Secrets From VaynerMedia!

My friend Ken "Spanky" Moskowitz spent some time recently at VaynerMedia in NYC. ✨ THEE ✨ VAYNER MEDIA! As in Gary V! Gary Vaynerchuk's company!

Turns out, the folks at VaynerMedia know a ✨LOT✨ about TikTok since they do —get this— TikTok's ads!

Ken gives us the inside track on what he learned about how to succeed on TikTok from the very agency that has the BEST insights on TikTok—because it's the agency of record.

🤔 Do followers matter on TikTok?

🤔How should you do TikTok if you're an e-commerce business? What about a service business?

🤔 How many TikTok followers do you need to go live?

🤔 What hashtags should you be using on TikTok? #TikTokHashtagStrategy secrets unlocked! 🔐

🤔 How many times a day do you really need to post on TikTok?

🤔 How can a creator start out on TikTok making content?

🤔 What if I'm "too old" to make content on TikTok?

🤔 What if I'm afraid to "show up" on video for TikTok?

🤔 What kind of TikTok account should I create? Personal? Creator? Or should I make a business account? And WHY?

🤔 Does being in TikTok's Creator Marketplace drop my view count?

🤔 What is Gary V REALLY like?

🤔 What makes VaynerMedia so successful?

🤔 How did Ken get on a first-name basis with Gary V anyway?

Follow Ken on socials (Especially TikTok for his Cartman impersonation!) @SpankyMoskowitz: https://www.tiktok.com/@spankymoskowitz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

The Cartman video: https://www.tiktok.com/@spankymoskowitz/video/7099100433175760174?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7087239581913761326

Heather's cats on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roaring20sbengals?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Heather's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@destinyarchitect?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Ken's agency, Ad Zombies: https://www.adzombies.com

VaynerMedia: https://vaynermedia.com

Get more personal development and content creation guidance anytime: https://www.destinyarchitecture.net

and at: https://destinyarchitecture.com

Thanks for watching TikTok Lessons Ken Moskowitz Learned at VaynerMedia!

The Destiny Architecture Podcast *used to be* the "Fearless 5 Podcast" and you can learn more about it at: https://www.destinyarchitecture.net/fearless-5-podcast/

How to recalibrate your life: 

• Focus & remove distractions 
• Remove anything / anyone that no longer serves your highest good (detach and do it with love though) 
• Give yourself time & space to realize what needs to go, stay, or be added 
• Spend a lot of time alone getting to know yourself better
• Practice the best self-care you can possibly afford time & money-wise 
• Start dealing with all the ugly, uncomfortable stuff. Finish it. Be done with it! 
• Begin new things — the kind you’ve always wanted to do / be / have 

The lost episode! (Thought I'd lost this one to technical issues). 

We talked about stopping your waste of time. Now, let's talk about how to MAKE time. It's mindset. It's perspective -- and never, ever loaded with toxic positivity. 

How are you wasting your time? What are you willing to do to stop this? 

Enjoy less than two minutes of inspiring and motivating coaching on how to shift your life, Fearless 5 Podcast style!